Natural Gas

Official Recommends Pipeline Project Approval

The executive director of the Pinelands Commission recommends approving pipeline construction project.

Natural Gas Pipeline Proposed by Cheniere

Cheniere plans to file an application for a natural gas pipeline construction project in May.

Natural Gas Leaks from Pipeline in Alaska's Cook Inlet

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Natural gas for at least 10 days has leaked from an underwater natural gas pipeline in Alaska’s Cook Inlet and floating ice has prevented divers from reaching the site. The gas is bubbling from an 8-inch pipeline in 80 feet of water about four miles off shore. The pipeline ..

Pipeline Approvals Could Put A Ceiling On Gas Prices

The approval of two U.S. pipeline construction projects could lower natural gas prices.

Early-Morning Pipeline Explosion Lights Up South Texas Sky

REFUGIO, Texas (AP) — A natural gas pipeline has exploded in South Texas, in a fiery display that lit up the sky and could be seen for miles. Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Nathan Brandley said the explosion occurred early Wednesday near Refugio, a rural community north of Corpus Christi, a..

Mariner East 2 Pipeline Approved

The Mariner East 2 pipeline construction project approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

Williams Partners Ups Its Stakes in Marcellus Gathering Systems

Tulsa-based Williams Partners will increase its ownership in two Marcellus Shale gathering systems, it operates though an agreement with Western Gas Partners and some of its affiliates. In exchange, Western Gas and affiliates will take over 50% ownership in Delaware Basin JV Gathering, which Western..

Water Permit Granted for PennEast Pipeline

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection awards water permit for the PennEast pipeline construction project.

Carbon Tax Push from Former GOP Officials Faces Uphill Slog

WASHINGTON (AP) — A push by a group of senior Republican statesmen for a tax on carbon to help lessen the effects of climate change is already meeting entrenched opposition from within their own party. Former Secretary of State Jim Baker went to the White House on Wednesday to gain Trump administra..

Iran, Oman to Reroute Planned Gas Pipeline

Iran and Oman agree to reroute gas pipeline construction project.

Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline Approved

Williams Partners' Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline construction project approved by FERC.

Utility Agrees to Pay $8.5 Million Over Gas Blowout

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Southern California Gas Co. agreed Wednesday to pay $8.5 million to settle a lawsuit over a well blowout that spewed natural gas for nearly four months and drove thousands of residents from their Los Angeles homes. The utility signed an agreement with the South Coast Air Qual..

FERC OKs Rover Pipeline

FERC gives the green light to the Rover Pipeline construction project.

Judge Allows Pipeline Surveys to Proceed

Judge rules that surveys for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline construction project in one Virginia county can proceed.

Northern Access Project Gets Green Light

FERC has approved the Northern Access pipeline construction project.

Pipeline Projects in Limbo as Energy Commissioner Departs

FERC's lack of a quorum leaves U.S. natural gas pipeline construction projects in limbo.

Williams Partners Places Gulf Trace Project in Service

Williams Partners places its Gulf Trace Pipeline construction project in service.

Sweden to Rent Storage Space for Pipeline Project

A Swedish port agrees to store pipes for the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline construction project in its harbor.

ILF Consulting Engineers Wins Contract for TAPI Pipeline

ILF Consulting Engineers receives contract to create front end engineering and design for the TAPI Pipeline construction project.

Company Plans $800 Million LNG Plant at Port Fourchon

GALLIANO, La. (AP) — Officials are planning an $800 million liquefied natural gas plant and export terminal at Port Fourchon. The Greater Lafourche Port Commission and one of the port’s tenants, Energy World USA, announced the proposed development Tuesday in a news release. The proposed Galliano f..

Sweden Set To Allow Port Hosting Nord Stream 2 Works

The Swedish government may let Gazprom use a southern port for the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline construction project.

Rhode Island GOP Leader Asks Trump to Jumpstart Pipeline

Rhode Island lawmaker asks Trump to help push pipeline construction project forward.

Iran May Cancel $7B Pipeline Project With Pakistan

Iran may cancel a $7 billion pipeline construction project with Pakistan.

INGAA President: FERC Needs to Move Swiftly to Fill Vacancies

Don Santa, president and chief executive officer of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, today commented on Norman Bay’s decision to resign from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, effective February 3. “We appreciate Norman Bay for his service and dedication to the commission,”..

Judge Orders PG&E to Run Ads Publicizing Pipeline Safety Convictions

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday sentenced California’s largest utility to pay a $3 million fine and run television commercials publicizing its pipeline safety convictions as punishment in a criminal case stemming from a deadly natural-gas explosion in the San Francisco Bay Area. U...

AltaGas Acquires WGL Holdings for $6.4 Billion

The boards of directors of both WGL Holdings and AltaGas unanimously approved a definitive merger agreeement for WGL to be acquired by AltaGas in a $6.4 billion all-cash transaction. WGL will now be part of a new business entity that is twice its current size with a broader and complementary set of..

National Fuel Pushes Back In-Service Date on Northern Access Expansion

National Fuel Gas says the Northern Access Pipeline construction project will now be finished in 2018.

Mountain Valley Pipeline Draws Widespread Public Support

A survey shows the majority of Virginians support the Mountain Valley Pipeline construction project.

Vermont Gas: NatGas Pipeline Expected to be Finished in Spring

Vermont Gas says it expects to complete natural gas pipeline construction project this spring.

Gazprom: Rising European Demand Needs Big Infrastructure Investment

Gazprom says Europe needs more gas pipeline construction projects.